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1:37 a. M.
Saturday 28 November 2020
Books – Muhammad Hammam:
International newspapers shed light on Al-Ahly’s crowning of the African Champions League title after the victory, which came at the expense of traditional rival Zamalek, with two goals to one in a match that took place on Friday night. at the “Cairo Stadium”.
Al-Ahly became the only one at the top of the African club to win the title nine times, instead Zamalek’s balance was halted at five titles to keep up with the Congolese Mazembe.
In the following report, Masrawy reviews the highlights that appeared in the world’s newspapers after Al-Ahly crowned the African title:
– “Another Al-Ahly Championship”
The Portuguese daily “Record” commented on Al-Ahly’s victory over rivals Zamalek, saying that “another tournament will be added to Al-Ahly in an unprecedented final.”
And added the Portuguese newspaper, Al-Ahly beat Jimmy Pacheco to crown the red team for the ninth time in its history with the title, which boosted the Egyptian champion his count of continental titles.
The newspaper noted that despite the game being played behind closed doors, the streets of Cairo were filled with Al-Ahly’s impressive supporters.
‘Good goal’
The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” commented on Mohamed Magdi’s “Afsha” goal, which came three minutes before the end of the century’s summit.
The Spanish newspaper said that Al-Ahly is once again champion of the continent thanks to the great goal that came through Mohamed Magdy “Afsha”.
The newspaper added that “Afsha’s” goal was to give Al-Ahly the ninth continental championship, as well as promotion to the Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Qatar next year.
– “The best team in Africa”
French daily L’Equipe described the Al-Ahly team as the “biggest in Africa” after the red giant raised its tally of nine continental titles.
The newspaper noted that Al-Ahly reached the final of the African Champions League three times in the last four editions, but this time the Egyptian team managed to clinch the ninth title in the spectacular Cairo Derby.
According to the newspaper, Al-Ahly plans to participate in the Club World Cup with Bayern Munich after winning the European Champions League.
– “Second title”
South African newspaper “Cake Off” said Al-Ahly coach Pitso Musimani won the CAF Champions League title for the second time in its history after winning with Sundowns at Zamalek’s expense in the 2016 edition. .
The newspaper has pointed out that Musimane becomes the second foreign coach in the history of Al-Ahly to crown the continental title after the Portuguese Manuel José, who has achieved it four times.
– “Al-Ahly ends the lean years”
The Spanish newspaper “AS” reported in its English version that the Al-Ahly team ended seven lean years since the “Red Devils” won the Champions League title in the 2013 edition at Orlando’s expense.
The newspaper claimed that Al-Ahly tried twice, specifically in 2017 and 2018, to obtain the ninth star, but lost to Wydad Casablanca and the Tunisian Tarji.
The newspaper referred to Zamalek, noting that the white team continues to be their last coronation in 2002, as they failed to win the sixth title in their history after losing in the 2016 final against the Sundowns, led by Pitso Mosimani, current coach. of Al-Ahly.
– “Al-Ahly strengthens his record”
The British daily “Daily Mail” featured Al-Ahly crowning the continental title, saying: “Al-Ahly strengthens his record with a dramatic victory over rival.”
The newspaper added that the first African final, played by two teams from the same country, was for which Al-Ahly surpassed the scoreboard two minutes before the end of the match.
The British newspaper praised the role of coach Pitso Musimani, who surprisingly led the team last September instead of Swiss Rene Fyler, but the African coach managed to return the continental title to the club’s coffers.
